Yamato Museum (Kure)
大和ミュージアム（呉市海事歴史科学館）
The Yamato Museum in Kure tells the history of the city, which grew together with Japan's modern shipbuilding and steelmaking. Its best-known exhibit is a 1/10-scale model of the battleship Yamato, the world's largest battleship, which was built in Kure. Other large items include a Zero Fighter and a Kaiten human torpedo. The museum closed for a large renovation and reopened on April 23, 2026, with a renewed entrance hall and a refreshed Yamato model.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
9:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30).
- Closed
Closed on Tuesdays (if Tuesday is a public holiday, closed the next day).
- Admission
General adults 1,000 yen; high school students 300 yen; elementary and junior high school students 200 yen (group rates are lower; Kure residents pay less).
- Getting there
5-minute walk from JR Kure Station, which is 32 minutes from Hiroshima Station by JR Kure Line Rapid Liner.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Reopened on Thursday, April 23, 2026 after a large-scale renovation (Kure City newsletter, April 2026 issue).
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the museum; use the free rest area at the neighbouring Kure Central Pier.
- Photo equipment such as selfie sticks, tripods, monopods, extra lights and drones cannot be used.
- Museums are quiet, indoor places that are good for a break, but few have a prayer room. Staff may let you use a quiet corner if you ask politely.
- Photography rules change by exhibition. Check the signs before taking pictures.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Hiroshima and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Hiroshima
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:58
- Sunrise06:33
- Dhuhr11:56
- Asr14:52
- Maghrib17:14
- Isha18:39
Times are calculated for Hiroshima City. Times may differ elsewhere in Hiroshima.
Places to pray near Yamato Museum (Kure)
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Yamato Museum (Kure)
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Photo: そらみみ (Soramimi), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): city.kure.lg.jp, japan.travel, yamato-museum.com